National Handwriting Day

Updated 12:01 PM ET, Mon January 25, 2016

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On January 23, the birthday of John Hancock (the guy with the most famous signature ever), America celebrates National Handwriting Day. The notebook company Moleskine encourages social media users to post a handwritten note using the hashtags #handwritingday and #moleskine. Here, writer Connie Schultz shares homespun wisdom from her mother, Janey. Click through for more examples from writers, actors and other well-known Americans.

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Chef and author Gabrielle Hamilton points out the practical purpose of love letters.

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Adam Leibsohn, COO of Giphy, a search engine for gifs, shares timely advice and a doodle with his note.

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Mauro Toselli, CTO of Sketchnote Army, gets artsy with ink.

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Cartoonist and writer Alison Bechdel quotes from Louise Fitzhugh's "Harriet the Spy" in her #handwritingday offering.

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Actress Debra Messing copies an inspiring quote on the written word from "Life" magazine.

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Actor Bruce Willis scores one for the southpaws with his note.

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Cartoonist and writer Liza Donnelly showcases her enthusiasm for the pen and the page with her handiwork.